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Patient data storage and retrieval using dBASE III in a pediatric ophthalmology department
1Department of Ophthalmology, Children's Hospital National Medical Center, Washington, DC 20010.
Summary
A dBASE III database system was adapted for storing patient data for medical and administrative use. This microcomputer-based system offers advantages in availability, customization, usability, and cost-effectiveness for healthcare data management.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Health Administration
Background:
- Managing patient data is crucial for both clinical care and hospital administration.
- Existing systems may be costly or complex to implement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To adapt Ashton Tate's dBASE III for efficient patient data storage.
- To evaluate the system for medical and administrative applications.
Main Methods:
- Utilized dBASE III software on an IBM-PC microcomputer.
- Implemented data storage on twin Iomega 10-megabyte cartridge disks.
Main Results:
- Successfully adapted dBASE III for comprehensive patient data management.
- The system proved effective for both medical and administrative tasks.
Conclusions:
- The dBASE III system provides a cost-effective and user-friendly solution for patient data management.
- Key advantages include readily available hardware/software, ease of customization, and simplicity of use.
